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Overview |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 97% |
Admission |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1280/1458 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $259 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Westmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pomona College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 1,284 students)
Pomona vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Westmont College?
- Pomona College is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Pomona than Westmont College ($58,818.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Westmont College ($19,962 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 22.8% lower than costs at Pomona College ($15,760 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Pomona College (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 70.6% larger than aid received Westmont College ($57,848 vs. $33,900)
Pomona vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 256 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Westmont College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Westmont College and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Westmont College (95% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $54,600)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $14,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,123)
- Pomona graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($113 vs. $259)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/